Biography movies mlk day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 20th and there have been many documentaries, movies and TV shows made about the iconic civil rights leader.

From films like director Ana DuVernay's 'Selma', to documentaries like 's 'I Am MLK Jr.', to mini-series like season 4 of 'Genius' entitled 'MLK/X', there are plenty of movies and TV shows to watch to learn more about King's life and contributions.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Day, Moviefone is counting down the 15 best movies and TV shows about the civil rights leader, his family and his legacy.

Let's begin!

'Selma, Lord, Selma' ()

In Alabama, an 11 year old girl (Jurnee Smollett) is touched by a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr.

and becomes a devout follower. But her resolution is tested when she joins others in